A man was detained after he stepped out at the entrance of Istanbul’s 15 July Martyrs Bridge carrying a handgun and an Israeli flag, while also placing the flag under his feet. Police were called and patrol units were sent to the area. For security reasons, traffic on the bridge was temporarily stopped. Officers held negotiations with the man. After he was persuaded, he was taken out of his vehicle and placed under detention. Police pulled the vehicle away and reopened the road for traffic. The Istanbul Police Department said the development was assessed from a security perspective and that the relevant units took necessary precautions.